Gay celebrities who play straight characters

Award-winning actor Jim Parsons, most famous for his role in “The Big Bang Theory.”

The stigma from homosexuality has long ago dissipated from Hollywood and entertainment and recently seen wider-spread acceptability in mainstream society.

Still, there are group of A-list gay actors who, interestingly enough, have never played a gay character on the big and small screen. And there are still a few more who, despite the rampant rumors, have declined to “officially” come out as gay.

Here is a partial list of gay actors who play straight characters only:

1. Jim Parsons (above) — Parsons has long been known as a gay actor, but it was not confirmed until 2012 when it was officially reported by The New York Times.

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Photos: Chicago Football Classic 2016 Highlights

The 2016 Chicago Football Classic celebrated a weekend of festivities including the kick-off reception of the President's Reception on Thursday at the South Shore Cultural Center leading to the game on Saturday, September 10 at Soldiers Field.
Clark Atlanta University vs. Central State University premiered on the green field as various dignitaries, community leaders, sponsors and fans enjoyed the game on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.
Here's some key photo highlights to enjoy from live entertainment, scholarship presentations, the pre-game high school bands, football play and the traditional suite hopping.